Coordinating Office for Global Health
Frequently Asked Questions
How do domestic Federal employees acquire international experience?
You may gain international experience through the International Experience and Technical Assistance Program (IETA)*.
IETA is a developmental training program for Federal public health employees which goal is to increase the number of CDC staff with international training and experience. For more information please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/training/ieta
The International Experience and Technical Assistance Program (IETA) is coordinated by the Coordinating Office for Global Health, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. IETA is a developmental training program for Federal public health employees. Established in 1997, the aim of the program is to increase the number of CDC staff with international training and experience. Thirty participants are recruited each year from CDC and other public health service agencies. Participants are sought from throughout the CDC and from Federal Public Health Service (PHS) agencies. IETA combines three classroom training sessions with a three month field assignment to enhance their skills in international public health settings.
What are the benefits of the IETA program?
The IETA program will build a pool of CDC staff qualified for and interested in long-term assignments in our global programs. IETA provides its participants with a supervised international work experience in the global health sector.
How can I join IETA?
The application cycle begins September 1st, with the deadline for application submission set during mid-October. To find out more about the program, view eligibility requirements, and access the program application, please visit our website at: http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/training/IETA/Default.htm.
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